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Believe it or not, Hippo Hug’s weighted blankets are not just for people.

For years, our dog Darby has suffered from extreme anxiety and sensory-related issues. Motorcycles, fireworks, whistling, and even Coldplay on the radio would send him running to his safe place – the bathtub – where he would curl up, shake, and slowly recover from a severe anxiety episode. There was one summer where we could not make him go out for a walk because he was terrified of the sounds of birds outside. The closest we came to a cure was a prescription of antidepressants and Valium, which had limited effect.

Although obviously not a joke to many parents, we often debated the possibility that Darby was suffering from a form of autism for dogs. One day, the topic came up with Leslie, owner of Hippo Hug, and she explained the impact that weighted blankets and pressure vests had on children she had worked with who had similar anxiety and emotional issues.

Not long after, Darby was the happy new owner of his very own weighted therapy blanket! And he has been enjoying it ever since. For those evenings when he seems a little extra anxious; for a long ride in the car when he just can’t relax and enjoy the ride; during the day when he’s home alone in his kennel; overnight in a dark tent listening to coyotes in the distance; we just put on his blanket, and he settles down, and usually falls asleep. It’s like a drug, only when he wakes up, the anxiety is gone. It’s obvious that he loves the feeling, and we love seeing him able to relax.

Hippo Hug Blankets are definitely worth a try for yourself, your child, or even your dog!

Testimonials

“My blanket weighs 16 pounds. I adore it. It’s like I have a man on top of me, without the hair and elbows. A very light man. A stick man, perhaps.”

Leanne, Calgary, AB2015-01-13

So cozy!

“We got it, and Ian loves it! He says it is worth a million dollars. Thanks so much – and the weather just got cold here so a cozy blanket is just the ticket. All the best”

Emily, Mont Saint-Hilaire Quebec2014-05-03

Love it!

“Thank you so much for such a beautiful blanket. Madi just loves it!”

Sheila, Calgary, AB2014-04-30

Amazing Blanket!

“I received the blanket yesterday and it is amazing! Thank you so much, your design is beautiful and my son loved it right away!”

Véronique , Quebec2014-03-30

Best Product!

“We are very much enjoying our weighted blanket. Leslie extended herself to help us find just the right weight, size, and pattern for our little girl. Now, her cozy blanket “hugs” her to sleep. Thanks, Hippo Hug!”

Victoria, Vancouver, BC2013-02-01

Very special!

“Aidan asked me to thank you for his blankets. He said it was very nice of you to make him such special blankets & they really help. "

Joyce, Calgary, AB2015-02-02

Snug as a bug!

“Thanks so much for the comfy, adorable blanket for my son. It has changed our lives in a very positive way. Before owning this blanket, my son had difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. He constantly woke us to be "tucked in like a bug", with his covers tight around him. Since getting the hippo hug blanket, he hasn't woken us once for this.”

Lindsay, Kelowna, BC2015-03-02

Beautiful!

“We received the beautiful blanket!! My sister shall be trying it out with my niece Ashley tonight! I can't wait to see how she likes it. Thank you so much!”

Rhonda, Burnaby, BC2015-03-12

Quick service!

“I received my blanket last week and I love it!
Thanks for the quick service.”